Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Meetings from quintessential Virginia, to the mountains, to Capitol Hill Make your way to the places where the fall foliage turns the red, orange and gold of everyone’s favorite autumn movies and art: New England. Whether you’re seeking a mountain retreat or the grandeur of the U.S. ballroom and 900 sq. A 1,200 sq.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Beyond Venues: Advantages of Meeting in Loudoun.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Beyond Venues: Advantages of Meeting in Loudoun.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? That way they will be extra fresh for the retreat. Sounds great, right?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. of meeting space. When it comes to protocols, fortunately we are in New York, where the Key to New York mandate requires that all meeting attendees are vaccinated.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. Visit Fairfax is not only committed to helping you find the perfect meeting venue but also has the expertise within our team to make that happen. Reason #3: We’ve got meeting space galore.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2021

Those numbers illustrate the popularity of a hybrid experience that is a growing part of the meetings and conventions infrastructure. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, and a destination spa. We are leaning into being meeting- and event-centric, but also [we want to] appeal to the leisure and spa experience.”.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

Retreats provide a perfect framework for your team-building activities. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. The point of a team-building retreat is to help your employees grow, learn and develop. Brunch, Followed by a Company Strategy Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in spring 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s easy to understand why Sunriver Resort has been a treasured destination for meetings for more than 50 years. When you’re ready to fuel up or get social between adventures and meetings, The resort Sunriver resort has ten restaurants and cafes that cater to every taste and occasion.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. of meeting space. The Convention Center offers clients 72 meeting rooms totaling 204,000 sq. Sheraton Dallas Hotel’s meeting space embodies a distinct sense of technology and style. of meeting space, 52 event rooms and 60 break out rooms.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Combine this with the additional breakout, and boardroom venues throughout the property, and The Broadmoor now boasts a total of over 315,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor adaptable, flexible function areas. Each luxurious retreat features either one king or two double beds, plush furnishings, and an array of modern amenities.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 23, 2022

Featuring 50,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space, the Hilton gives you 30 versatile function rooms to choose from, including the 12‚160-square-foot Pacific Ballroom, VIP boardrooms, banquet rooms and two private outdoor courtyards with picturesque water features.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

Combine this with the additional exhibit, breakout, and boardroom venues throughout the property, and The Broadmoor now boasts a total of over 315,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor adaptable, flexible function areas. Each luxurious retreat features either one king or two double beds, plush furnishings, and an array of modern amenities.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Amidst its cultural gems and vibrant streets, Madrid boasts an array of unconventional venues that promise to elevate events from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Carry on reading and embark with us on a journey through the most inspiring and unexpected event venues across our much-loved Spanish capital.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

As the Live Music Capital of the World® , Austin offers a vibrant metro area with many remarkable event venues. This means you can find a venue that perfectly suits your event’s capacity and budgetary needs. The venue is composed of four distinct spaces.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Sacramento, California can take your meetings and conventions to an entirely new level. The destination’s authentic roots exude rich history, diversity, artistry and flavor — making meetings here anything but ordinary. Accessibility , walkability and convenience come easy for attendees meeting in Sacramento.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

North America Sees Brand-New Hotels from Hawaii to Florida, and In-Between From coast to coast across North America, experience the storybook capital of America, a socially and environmentally responsible oceanside resort, and a refreshing beachside retreat. of customizable meeting spaces, on a combined 1600 sq. Nearly 23,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

You’ll find meeting and event space other places but what you won’t find is all we offer at MGM Resorts. At MGM Resorts, we accepted the challenge of ensuring that our meeting experiences and options are not only robust and plentiful but inspirational as well. Mandalay Bay Beach is one of the most exciting event venues in Las Vegas.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 25, 2023

A rendering of the refreshed Bayside Foyer Space at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Meetings at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas build synergy, move attendees and foster collaboration. In fact, the majority of MGM Resorts’ meetings business is small groups, with 80 percent booking under 250 rooms. Enhancements at the 2.1-million-square-foot

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Bizzaboo

JULY 5, 2023

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, trade show, product launch, or corporate team-building event, Dallas offers a plethora of memorable venues that cater to every occasion. From stylish ballrooms to unique outdoor spaces, this list showcases the countless Dallas venues for rent.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Harmon Guest House, Healdsburg, California This environmentally friendly property is Sonoma wine country’s latest chic retreat. in the convention center at this Walt Disney World property brings the flexible meeting and event space to nearly 100,000 sq. Guest rooms at the Nantucket seaside-inspired venue are being refreshed as well.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Amidst its cultural gems and vibrant streets, Madrid boasts an array of unconventional venues that promise to elevate events from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Carry on reading and embark with us on a journey through the most inspiring and unexpected event venues across our much-loved Spanish capital.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 24, 2022

From May 9 to 12, about 70 judges attended an annual three-day retreat held by the New York City Criminal Court Judges Association at a Long Island resort. One other possibility: shifting to an all-virtual meeting. It’s a reminder that event hosts must still consider testing, masking, and other precautions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

That message of diversity, abundance and welcoming is even more applicable for groups looking to return to in-person meetings safely and dynamically. Today, the competition isn’t just from other educational events, but from the kitchen table where everyone has gotten used to streaming speakers, team meetings and even happy hours.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Beautiful scenery and plentiful amenities make the property perfectly suited to host small groups on a business or leisure retreat. Stevenson believes that it would be perfect for a business or pleasure retreat. Read More: Modeling Green Venues. Read More: California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

That message of diversity, abundance and welcoming is even more applicable for groups looking to return to in-person meetings safely and dynamically. Today, the competition isn’t just from other educational events, but from the kitchen table where everyone has gotten used to streaming speakers, team meetings and even happy hours.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

Meeting planners who seek to maintain the morale of their team may research local team-building activities to boost the energy and mood of their group. The venue includes 12 batting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar as well as a beer garden. The total layout of the venue is 46,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. of meeting space includes a refined boardroom just steps from the restaurant, vaulted Acacia Barn for up to 120 people and outdoor event space that opens the gathering up to the vineyard views. View this post on Instagram. The town of St.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 23, 2022

Whether it’s an intimate team-building event or a large-scale, industry-wide convention, this vibrant destination has plenty of options and amenities for meetings of every style, size, and budget. Planners looking for a unique setting for board meetings or team-building retreats will find plenty to choose from in The Palm Beaches.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

When gathering in Greater Phoenix, meeting attendees don’t have to put their wellness goals on hold. The serene beauty of the surrounding Sonoran Desert inspires hotels, resorts and meeting spaces to place an emphasis on health and balance. An outdoor yoga class at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa.

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